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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
ANOTHER SOUDAN FAILURE.

The Italian disaster in the Soudan marks
the collapse of barren adventure. A few
wears ago France entered upon a giddy policy
of mcddlesome activity in remote quarters OF
the earth. The Madagascar expedition and the
Tonquin campaigns were acts OF wanton ag-
grcssion which were speedily initiated by the
German Government. Settlements were made
nj An gra Fequcna, the CamcroOns, Zanzibar.
New-Gninea, and various groups in Polynesia.
and schemes of commercial enterprise SUP
ported by an arbitrary and uncompromlsing
diplomacy. Italy resisted for time the temp
tation to engage in similar ventures, but in
1884 was drawn into the current. Concessions
western coast of the Red Sea, and greedy eyes
were cast in the direction of Abyssinia. Beilul
and Massowah were occupied with the consent
of the British Government, hostile tribes in the
interior were dispersed and overturcs were
made to England for joint military expedition
for the relief Of Kassala and KhartOum. The
collapse of Lord Wolseley's campaign left tho
Italian forces in the SOudan without occupation.
Tho military forces dispatched TO Massowah
with marked demonstrations of popular enthu-
slasm were without an objective point or base
OF operations Tho Red Sea expedition was
a failure, and the Foreign Minister who was
responsible for it was forced to go out of Office.
The Government had made a miscalcuation
in rallying to the support of England MIR.
Gladstonos Ministry were bent upon evacuat-
ing the Soudan as soon as public opinion would
permit them TO do so. The Italian alliance was
well meant. but the instability of English
policy speedily converted it into superfluous
art of international chivalry. If the Italian
Government in recalling the troops had given
strict orders for cessation Of intrigue. barren
adventure would not have ended in disaster
TO the national arms. These precautions were
not taken a small force was left on the sea-
board under the command Of ambitious officers
An intrigue with Abyssinia and march toward
Kassala followed. The project of founding an
empire in the Soudan with the aid Of the Abys-
sinian army dazzlcd the eyes OF Ministers al
home. France and Germany were displaying
unwontcd activity abroad. and this seemed a
brilliant chance for cmulatlng their eXplolls
without risk and at low cost. unfortunately
for Italy. the native troops, who were expected
TO do all the fighting, have deserted 'heir
allies. The small European contingent mas
lecn cut to pieces. and the Kassala expedition
is &c complcc a failure as the disastrous march
of Hicks and the Egyptian troops toward oDciu'
Rcinforccmcnts have been hurried forward 10
Massowah. and an Improbable ana prooaoly
iodcfcnslblc war with Abyssinia Is apparently
oVenlng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
NO VAR PROBABLE.

The decline of rentes and cOnsols continues
The foreign exchanges show increasing signs
of panic and depression, and apparently fore
cast the apr zach of European war. Confidence
has not been restored, although tho French
Government and General Boulanger have made
explicit declarations of pacific policy. There
are definite reasons for the furry in the eX-
changes The Berlin journal which ordinarily
reflects Prince Bismarcks views Of foreign re-
lafions has published a series of passionate de-
nuncations Of French Chauvinism. lis rcllcc-
tons upon General Boulangcr were Interpreted
as bellicose demand from the German For
egn Office for his retirement. AS the only
effect Of so insolent menace would be TO en-
bitter public feeling in France and TO increase
General Boulangers political authority, the
fnancicrs persisted in believing that the chances
of the maintenance of European peace had di
minished. Prince Bismarck is the sole arbitcr
of German diplomacy. When semi-olIicial jour
nails Of tho Foreign Office go so far as to de-
mand the removal of the French War Minister,
there is good cause for decline Of rntes. IL
is All act OF wantOn and meddlesome aggression.
Prince Bismarck, who is never over-scrupulous
in the choice Of means when he has definite
end in view, has deliberately permitted these
attacks upon General Boulangcr. 1t is either
desperate cxpedient for carrying the Reichstag
elections. or else closely-calculated attempt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
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ORGANIZING ALASKA.

Alaska does not need organization. With
Governor and Judge, and the machinery OF
a court, it is provided with all the civil gov
eminent it needs by the act of Congress OF
1854. The only legislation that is now desir-
able is an act making the homestead laws and
those relating to the sale Of timber on Gov
crnmcnt lands applicable to Alaska. Let that
be done and Congress may safely leave our
Russian purchase to take care of itself, the only
thing necessary being for the Administration
10 make sure that the Governor and Judge are
honest and competent men, and that they re-
main at their posts and attend to their duties.
But the United States officials in Alaska have
been urging upon Congress scheme for the
reorganization of the Territory. Governor
Swincford is now in Washing on advocating a
bill for that purpose, when he ought to he in
Sitka, and the House Committee on Territories
mas considered the measure favorably There
is no material there out OF which TO organize
a respectable government. The white popula-
ton Of the Territory, those who are settled or
intend TO live there, and who are not rowing
miners or traders, here to-day and gone to-
morrow is only few hundreds or AT most Il
thousand. a glance al the map will show the
tered as they are in villages trading-posts and
mining -camps. An election would lie farce.
1t would take a whole year TO serve the notices
Of such an election, and another year to gather
the returns and ascertain the result. Until.
therefore, a census fairly and honestly taken
shows an intelligent population OF our own
kind, large enough to wear the harness oil
Territorial Government, no scheme by which
Indians and haf-breds are TO he allowed to
vote should he thought Of. \ legislative coun-
ell or Delegate in Congress chosen 10y such
a constituency would reflect no credit upon the
country, and to place the small industries Of
Alaska at the mercy Of such body would he
very disastrous. AS long rs the Indians and
Esaumaux live in perfect peace and content
mcnt among themselves and with our own pco-
Die il will not he wise 10 disturb them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
to justify the strengthening Of the military

to justify the strengthening OF the military
establishment.
Tho exhaustive precautions taecn by both
France and Germany for tho defence Of their
frontiers multiply the dangers of aggressive
campaigning. Each nation is admirably pre-
pared for defensive campaign, and the attempt
of either army to invade the others territory
would be most perilOus undertaking. France
would require, military critics tell us, an army
of 100000 men for offensive operations
against Germany. The German line of frontier
fortrsses, stoutly and scientifically defended
as they must be, wOnd occupy an army OF
100000 men for investment alone. Another
army of 100000 men would be needed for
field operations against the German army. Ger
many having control of all the railways COM
manded by these fortresscs, would have SUI
pcrior facilities for rapidly concentrating her
standing army and reserves. For defensive
purposes her position is well-nigh impregnablc
This is also true of the French line of defence
against Germany. On that side there is n COM
pcte line of frontier fortresses and interior
lines of railway communication The German
staff would require 100000 men for laying
siege to the fortresscs and 100000 men for the
invasion of France. Neither country can enter
lightly upon an aggressive campaign.
This fact, in our Judgment, outweighs every
other consideration in determining the prob
abilities of war. While either France or Ger
many can bring into the field within three or
four weeks an army adequate for defensive
campaign neither Power is prepared for an as
grcssive campaign. Neither Germany nor
France without mourning tremendous risks can
assail the line of fortrcsscs opposed to it, de-
Tended as the frontier will be by magnificent
army and by melanite, dynamite and the most
destructive mechanical agencies. Neither one
nor the other has strength enough for spring
across the frontier. Either would be willing
to resist assault, but neither wishes 10 undertake
offensive operations. With this state OF facts
it is improbable that either will be the agrees
sor this year. The campaigns will continue to
be fought by the fighting editors without blood
shed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
RtJLW1ys AND GOVERNMENT

Here is an interesting farmer, type Of many.
He is a Democratic free trader declaring that
Government has no right 10 interfere with the
business Of the people, and is not capable any
way Of managing their business rs well rs they
manage it themselves, or Of determining for
them whether this or that industry ought to lie
built up. He thinks the protective tariff a sys-
tenn Of robbery. But he also thinks railway
managers are highway robbers, and Govern
mcnt ought to take all railroads and tclcgraphs
and operate them for the public good.
The people then. arc better fit than the Coy
eminent TO manage all their industries wisely.
but are not fit to manage one Of them without
Government interference. And the Govern
mcnt has no business to NEEDLE with the pco-
PIES industries by way Of helping them. but 1t
should take from them and make Government
monopoics Of those which they have conducted
with most marvellous success, the railways and
the tecgraphs. Truly this Democrat need not
say with Dogbcry "Oh that were writ down
an ass"
What branch of Government is managed with
the ability shown in the railway service The
very men who clamor most for seizure of rail-
ways by Government have been railing at the
Government for quarter Of a century. because
il was rotten from stem TO stern" they said.
and packed with incapablcs and pensioners Of
party" If they neglected to tell the truth
then, possibly they want, being now in power.
larger hospital for their own incapablcs and
partisan pensioners and for that reason desire
control over railways and telcgraphs
Is there any branch Of the public service
that could be proftably initiated by the Penn
syvana or New-Yorl Central The Post
Office, docs anybody imagine Nothing but
stringent laws and heavy penalties now pr
vents people sending their mail matter by OK
press and railway on the better lines Does
the Public Printer manage better than private
concerns Everybody knows that the Office
would be neither profit nor a credit To a
publisher. Is the Indian service, with its black
mailing about post-traderships, a bright ey-
ample Or would it bc well to manage railway
contracts for iron and engines and cars as Sec
rotary Whitney has managed, Deliberately
driving into bankruptcy and to his grave as
competent and as honest a workman "A Govern
ment ever dealt with, and then buying second
rate and secondhand plans from England
Financial journals state that proposals arc
made to build 1900 miles of railroad this
year. II Government could build at no greater
cost than the average cost Of existing railroads
to the corporations, and it would certainly nav
more, this new road would cost the Government
about $6O0,000,0OO for a single years work.
About two years OF such management would
double the National debt How MANY would
bring bankruptcy and reputation Or, il the
people should get angry. as they did when Con
gress voted away the enormous sum OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Justin Mccarthy Is announced 70 lecture on
English statesmen Orators and Parties, at st. LOUIS on
February 10.
On the first night OF Francon" the curtain having
fallen on a great success NJ. Dumas was leaving tho
Theatre Francois when pretty young woman. evidently
Of the best social standing rushed TO him. full OF On
thusasn, and exclaimed " Oh. NJ. DGmas, mast kiss
you !" He aravely bowed his head and received the
kiss Bat yoa don't know Who am a 40 you ros sas
ence with you is mighty agreeable. nevertheless"
The Hon Frederick Billings. OF Vermont, has arrived
with his family in Southern California.
Lord Iddesegh belonged to one Of the most usrious
families of Devon The Northcotes are relatsd to tho
Courtenays Nevies Godophns. Meoles. and Luttrells
The OF the line to bear the was John Galrldus
dc Northcote, Kt. in 1lo3. From him the sixteenth
knight in descent was Jonn Northcote. who was made
the fret barOnst in l641 1he family Is descended from
King Edward Ill through his fourth son. old John Of
Gaunt ime-h0DOred Lancaster" AS rule the North
coes have been long lived. Sir Stafford was only the
eighth holder of a baronetcy thai is 248 years old
King Humbert made friend of an enemy by his recon
gallant efforts Mt the Odescach fire. The King, says an
n,crcdn Register correspondent. seains from she
Qulrna the flames issuing from the famous Chei palace
wing the Odcscalch hasteued thither with three
OF his gentemen in waiting, and not only showed his
but helped to bring little order out OF The
great confusion. Tine ofeot Of his presence and SYM
patny was sucn on the Prince Bathazar Odescaloh
who Is known as radaie ciercai that ne declares bis
opposition to tho King hencoforth ceases. He, as
member OF the Lower House of Parliament. was only
few days ago appointed the committee to to the
palace OF the Qurinal to tender the customary New
Years wishes the monarch He refused to bo present
to him In an Iety and In sympathy and he now declares
that this VISIT of King Humbert, under suot Sircum
stances has reconcllod him 10 the House OF Savoy"
Further ore the Prince said OF his irmates and
equals who mad coudoled with him for his losses Ihs
damage can be repaired but one thing can never
forgs and that IL this the first person who met me as
my wife and children had reached safety was King
uumh TT
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Xmnsements.
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Buou OPERA HoUsE-6-The Mascott
CAsrO-S-Erminie.
DAYS THEXTRE-9-The Tanning OF INC 0nlo"'
Observation-Disclosures
EDEN MUsEE-Waxworks.
n,.~n OpyR. DEMONSTRATIONS in L0nnon.
HARRIGA ANS PARK THEATRE-e-McNooneys 'isi@
IYcEux THEATRE-s-Masks and Faces
MADISON SQUARE GARDEs-s-wid West
WID,soy SQUARE THEATRE-S-Jm, the Penman.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HoUsE-6-Lohengrin
NIBIo's GARDRN-S-Black Crook.
erANpA RID THEATRE-S-Rosina Vokes.
STAR TIrEATRE-S-Indiana
THAIIA.--Der vaVabund.
THEATRE CoMIoUE-8-May Blossoms.
CYioN SQUARE THRATRE-S-London Assurance
WAILACK's-8-Harbor Lights.
6rH AVENUE THEATRE-S-Marble Heart
1ArH ST. THEATRE-S-DenElan Thompson
23Der TABkRNACLE. NEAR 6TH-AyE-Chrlst iSeiono -
7TIsAyE AND 55THsr.-9a m. and IL p. m-Ihe NC"
Cyclorama OF the Battles Of Vicksburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
NemUork Dailu Gribn,re
POUNDED HORACE GREELEY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY a. 1887.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGS.-Another false war panic. Great
excitement on the London and Paris Stock Ex-
changes. - Italy in the black mems country.
South American affairs - A scramble for
brewery stock IN London. MIR. Mcneil elected
to Parliament from South Donegal. - The
battles near Masso ~ah.
CONGRESS. Both branches in session. - Sen
ate: Democratic Senators inveighed against the
Presidents Civil Service policy; Mr.. Evarts spoke
against the Railroad Attorney bill. - House
Bill to provide each Representative with clerk
defeated. - In Committee: Hearing on Harlem
River improvements
DOMESTIC. Republicans in Indiana preparing
contest against Turpie in the United States
Senate. - Reception of ex-Speaker Avord
by the Assembly. - Speaker Husteds
Constitutional Convention bill - bill to
prevent fraud on the part Of assessment insur-
ance companies. - Third reading of the Tiden
Trust bill. - Flood in the Ohio River. -
gorge in the Delaware River above the Delaware
Water Gap. - Another cold wave in the West.
60 Indignation at the discharge by court of
demonstration of anatomy connected with the burk-
ing case in Baltimore. - Workmen sent from
Pittsburg to fill the places of strikers in NewJer
sey. Natural gas found at Covington, Ky.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Dr McGIynn replied to
Archbishop COrrigans statement. - New
police arrangements in connection with the strike.
- riot prevented in Jersey City. -
woman shot in West Thirty frst-st
"A man and his wife murdered
in their home on Long Island. - Railroad pres
idents discussed Interstate commerce. -
Meeting Of the United Labor party. - Annual
election of the New-York Yacht Club. -
Chamber of Commerce on harbor defences. -
Temperance meeting in Brooklyn. - De
Leon sentenced for fifteen years. - Gold value
Of the lega-tender silver dollar 41212 grans)-47d
per ounce-7S IA cents. - Stocks opened lower
and were further depressed later partly recovered
and closed feverish.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day: Rain.
followed by colder clearing weather. Temperature
yesterday: Highest, $50; lowest. 24o average,
257so
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xUsr0.
FrpEL1o AT THE METROPOLITAN.

The Metropolitan Opera House Wa crowded Lest No.
the occasion Of Herr Niemsnn's last appearance
Norestan in Beethovens "Fdeo" Thecast was the sse
in the last performance Of the OPERA Rfaulein Le
mann appearing as LeonOra and Frau seidl Kraus n
Marceai,a; Horr Robinson % Pfsarro, Rem
Fischer Rocco; Herr Won Mide - IL
Minister, and Herr Kemlits as Jaeqsino r
performance undoubtedly the best Of Fidelio" hs
has been heard at the Metropolitan All t6o
artists str0ve to make IL memorable
one in every way. Herr Nemann was In exceea1
voice and after the prison scene received together vita
Frauein Lehman, Herr Robinson and Hcrr Fischoe
SIX recalls -Four recalls given all the prncipa
together with Herr seid at the conclusion OF tho opera
The performance was followed by selections from ths
" Vienna Xatzea."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04

The disgraceful fight over the Senatorship
In Indiana is practically ended, and Democrat
Judge Turpie, Will present himself at the Ma
tional Capital one of these fine days to demand
seat in the Senate to which he has no right.
The Indiana Republicans are busily preparing
their case against him. and strong one it is
Fraud and disregard of the peoples rights have
marked the course of Turpie's adherents from
the first The United States Senate will share
In the disgrace of this business if its present
members do not examine the claimants case
with the utmost care.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
WANTED. A DEMOCRATIC JEHU.

ISnrV WauersOn On The LOuisctIe CoHItef'J0urhdI
Parties are but vehicles, and when they cease 10 DC
useful they TO pieces. We do not believe however,
that the Democratic carryall ready for the waste
basin IL may need few spokes Ia It's wheels ana
an additional spring and perhaps, viii have To DO TAKEN
the workshop. But II II does there Is plenty OF tne
between this and Presidential election to put
I'm perfect repair We still have hope that Mr. Cleveland
the boy To superncnd the JOB But he Is not per
haps God will raise up leader Tor the people before teir
chi ia wholly lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04

The desire of the Superintendent of Insurance
10 prevent swindllDg in the guisc of assessment
life insurance concerns has finally taken shape
In bill to regulate the organization of such
companies. 1t has long been apparent that
many of those now in existence were formed
primarily to furnish salaries for the men who
organized them. The new bill contains many
good points, among them being the provision
that no society of this kind can be formed with
out 200 members 70 start with. At present 80
are enough. Both Massachusetts, and Connectl-
cut have laws of this kind, and they are found
10 work In favor Of sound morals, public and
private.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
HUNGRY AND THIRSTY DELEGATES.

" FFoW To SpTtHlHe,Ia h'P"0.Ion n iir, ,y,o ho,
A lunch for two walking delegates including TWO Dol
ties OF wine and costing $40 10 Is an incident OF tn
NewYork strike that throws interesting side light Vi
the "wage slavery OF the American worhngman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
SEVERAL YEARS BEHIND. AS USUAL

The HuTTOTu tOuTuM
The Democrats III Congress have ut last heard rom
the country. they exhibiting desire To provide tue
Nation with guns and II they had been ready 10
co operate with the Republican Senate few years ago
they would prevented being left just
as we needed 10 display some force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04

sic. 100000 in single year for improvements
of rivers and harbors, how many miles OF new
railroad would those people get who are far
from any road or at the mercy of monopoly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
A HOME VIEW OF FRANK" LAW

FT0m The thtcd0O Il'nfs
Mr. Lawer Is about the only the House that ma
the craftsmanship TO meet the impending crisis Beor
he is done, he will have thrashed England, annexe
Canada aud freed suffering ireland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
NEITHER BRAG NOR wHIMPER.
From The Boston Journal

TIE TRIBUNE declares that the United Satos Ia In as
good condition for Is Great Britain or course t
IT, for excepting few score self pIoyetea Britishsr
We would BIS 6O,OO0.000 united people while ireland
wonld join British soil Hut there Will bo 10 Wal.
We do not want ~ fight aud Great Britain cannot anord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04
II we 90 TO war with Canada, on which side
will keenan, and MolOney fight

II il said that informal charges OF incompetence
are pcndng in the Senate against Nr. LOUIS
kosstith Church. whom the President has appointed
to be Governor Of Dakota. If there Is any re-
sponsiblc authority back OF these charges IL Is
proper that they should be given consideration
But il is scarcely probable that they can have any
real foundation. Senators should be careful now
they hermit honorable names To be the subject oil
scandal Men Of all parties should unite To dis-
countenance malicious charges. Judge Church
lived many years in this state During the three
wears lac served in the Legislature he was among
The few Democrats who were independent enough
10 SUPPORT the Roosevelt reform bills. lie was on
the side Of almost every good measure and could
NOT be pressed into the service OF bad ones. No
body here ever heard OF his being addicted to the
Use of liquor. There is good reason why he
should not be confirmed. lie Is In no proper
sense n resident OF Dakota. Tho President has
positivey declared in favor of appointing To Ter
ritorial Offices men who actual citizens OF the
Territ cries II no violates that pledge, AS he is
continually doing, the Senate should decline to be
a party To his breaches of faith. Judge Church's
name should be rejected this ground. 1t Is
not necessary ~ do any injustice to his good
character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-04

Tho proposition OF the Bar Association with re
card to the salaries OF District and Circuit Judges
il extremely moderate. The present salary OF The
United States Circuit Judge is only $4,000 year.
from which he must defray his travelling expenses
that OF the District Judge is only $4,000 our
suprcme Court justices receive Sl7.5Oo ana 10
nll our state Judges the people are liberal. ms
is cminently wise 1t accounts for the able ana
honorable Bench with which the State Is blessed
The request OF the Bar Association Is that Con
gress will provide for the payment OF so'ooo TO
tho Circuit Judge with an ample allowance Tor
travelling expenses. and Of $1,000 to the Judge
VI the Southern District and $4,000 to the judges
~ the Northern and Eastern Districts. ms IS
ANYTHING but eNtrnyagant. and Congress should
make the arrangement without delay.